description I Am Legend Overview
I Am Legend depicts a post-viral New York City where Robert Neville, a virologist, remains immune to a deadly pathogen that has decimated humanity. He combats nocturnal mutants while attempting to find a cure for the virus and is the last surviving human in the city. This film represents the third cinematic adaptation of Richard Matheson’s novel.
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info I Am Legend Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2007 |
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What caused the outbreak in I Am Legend?
A genetically modified measles virus, initially presented as a cancer treatment, mutates and spreads globally. Robert Neville, played by Will Smith, is immune and experiments on infected subjects while searching for a cure.
Why can the Darkseekers only come out at night?
The infected are dangerously vulnerable to ultraviolet light, so they shelter inside dark buildings during the day. Neville exploits that weakness while moving through an abandoned New York City.
What happens to Neville's dog Sam?
Sam is infected while protecting Neville from diseased dogs. Neville is forced to kill her when the infection takes over, leaving him completely isolated and emotionally unstable.
Why are there two endings to I Am Legend?
The theatrical ending has Neville sacrifice himself, while the alternate ending shows him recognizing that the Darkseekers are trying to rescue a captured female. The alternate version aligns more closely with Richard Matheson's theme that Neville has become the monster in the eyes of a new society.
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